• Added: 7th of February 2008
• Area: Croydon
• Category: Restaurants

Croydon CR0 4RF
020 8688 3300

gtisi said
The Other Gem At The Wing Yip
A trip to the Wing Yip centre is rewarded with not one but two great oriental restaurants. Along with the old favourite of the Tai Tung Chinese restaurant is this Vietnamese gem. Go into the centre up the stairs and at the back you will not be disappointed. On a Sunday if the queue is too much for Dim Sum downstairs go and try the £14.95 Vietnamese Steam Buffet and steam your own food at your table. A wonderful experience!

• Added: 18th of November 2007
• Area: Exeter
• Category: Restaurants

Exeter EX5 2EE

gtisi said
Perfect Lunch Stop
I discovered this place quite by accident when trying to find a suitable place for lunch on a drive down to Cornwall about six or seven years ago. What a gem! Since then I have used it each time I've gone down to the West Country.

This has to be one of the best gastropubs in the country with quite a good wine list. Since I have started using it, it has won many awards including a Michelin Bib Gourmand, so I obviously am not alone in raving about this place.....

www.jackinthegreen.uk.com

• Added: 28th of October 2007
• Area: Chagford
• Category: Restaurants

Chagford TQ13 8HH

gtisi said
Simply Stunning
Approached down a very long winding drive off the road. You finally round a corner to be met by a beautiful old country house. The restaurant is part of a hotel but is open to non residents and Micheal Caines provided me with nearly my finest culinary experience only beaten by "Ramsay". This place richly deserves its two Michelin stars and I wouldn't be surprised for it to make it to the three the next time the list is out.

Upon arrival we were taken into a fine sitting room for drinks and canapes. We then went into a bay window area overlooking the lovely garden and sat a table that felt like we were in our own private dining area. The food was sublime, one of my dining mates being reduced to tears by his steak it was that good, and the wines were divine. I would recommend chosing the cheese as this was truly great. The big surprise is that it was less than £60 a head, true it was lunch and two of the usual big drinkers, myself included, were the designated drivers (the only down side being the out of the way location meaning someone has to drive unless you stay at the hotel.......now there's a thought for the future)and we chose the prix fixe menu as it was Easter Sunday, but nevertheless it was astonishing value for the experiece that we had.

If you are down in the West Country give it a try you will not be disappointed.

• Added: 28th of October 2007
• Area: Chelsea
• Category: Restaurants

London SW3 4HP
020 7352 4441

gtisi said
One of the Best Restaurants in the World
I haven't had a chance to eat at the other acclaimed English contender to the crown, "The Fat Duck" at Bray, nor even the usual winner, "El Bulli" in Roses, but I do want to give them both a go at some time. Here's hoping for a lottery win.

However, Ramsay is the best place I have ever eaten - period. I can see why it's got those three little Michelin stars. I went with eight mates for a 40th Birthday treat. We had to have the tasting menu. Eight courses of delight followed! My taste buds have never thanked me so much. The wine list was reasonable too with some good finds for not too much, although there were one or two that I would have needed a second mortgage to even have considered. For the experience and the fact that we were treated like royalty for over four hours, I thought the £160 a head bill was very reasonable. If only I could afford to eat here more often.......

Do yourself a favour and try it, just the once, you will not be disappointed.

• Added: 28th of October 2007
• Area: Wandsworth
• Category: Restaurants

London SW17 7EG
020 8672 0114

gtisi said
Well worth a visit
A very fine place to dine. Well cooked, well presented food matched to an excellent wine list and not too pricey for a restaurant of this standard.

• Added: 27th of October 2007
• Area: Banstead
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

Banstead SM7 3BA

gtisi said
The best cafe for miles around
This does the BEST breakfasts anywhere in Croydon or Sutton boroughs.

• Added: 27th of October 2007
• Area: South Croydon
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

South Croydon CR2 6EN

gtisi said
Great little cafe
A little difficult to park, try the road beside the Bus Station, but does a good breakfast.

• Added: 27th of October 2007
• Area: Croydon
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

Croydon CR0 6PU

gtisi said
Top breakfast cafe
I use this place frequently and it serves a great breakfast.

• Added: 27th of October 2007
• Area: Croydon
• Category: Restaurants

Croydon CR0 3SE

gtisi said
A hidden gem!
I finally managed to drag my wife to this restaurant last night. This has taken some cajoling as this part of West Croydon is not everyone's first choice of a night. Situated opposite West Croydon station is this delightful little Bangladeshi. Give it a go. Don't forget to try some of the Bangladeshi sepcialties.

• Added: 26th of October 2007
• Area: Croydon
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Croydon CR0 1NG

gtisi said
The BEST place for beer in Croydon
Does what it says on the tin. Beer, beer and more beer as well as often a couple of interesting ciders to boot. Check out the massive list of different, mainly Belgian, beers that is found on the bar. I've spent some time in Belgium and Northern France and this place provides all the atmosphere of any beer establishment I've found there. Beer Circus, despite (or because of?) its location slightly away from the centre of Croydon, is often quiet, the decor is rather bare. Not many places as specialist as this one, so if you like your Belgian beer give it a look.